The Twelve Believers

Celebrating those Christ celebrates

The Gospels tell the story of Jesus, the Son of God, with the
intention that we would submit to him. What does this submission look like? In
the Gospels, there are twelve people whom Christ directly, explicitly
praises for their faith. Just as Jesus calls the Twelve
Disciples,
so also there are another Twelve who call on Jesus in a way that provides a
clear picture of devotion for all Christians to follow.

The purpose of the Twelve Believers project is to build faith in our day by
promoting these saints of the Church—producing liturgical art, exploring their
stories, and following them as they follow Christ. Jesus celebrates the Twelve
Believers. Let us celebrate them, as well!

The Powerful

The Familiar

Nathanael, Peter, and Mary of
Bethany are close friends of Jesus. Nathanael and
Peter are among the Twelve Disciples—indeed Peter is the most prominent
Disciple—and Mary is a Myrrhbearer and Equal of the Apostles.